What is ISSC?

What is Information Systems Security Certificate

(4) DA107 Introduction to Information Systems Security. FIRST course in ISS sequence!

(4) DA 200 Computer and Network Security pre req (Intro ISS)

(4) DA 201 Operations and Database Security pre req (Intro ISS)

(3) DA 202 Legal Ethical, Regulatory Framework (not pre-requisite)

(4) Mandatory Elective, one of the following courses,

DA261 Database
DA180 E-Commerce
CS 209 Java Programming
CS 215 Web Development & Programming
MT167 Discrete Math
DA240 Systems Analysis
DA290 Management

(2) DA 203 Information Systems Security Internship (optional internship elective)

TOTAL CREDITS 27-29 this would allow 1 year full-time days, or 2 years, PT nights..also allows some flexibility re: an internship

Course Description for DA 107 - Introduction to Information Systems Security

The course provides an overview of the principles Concepts of Information Security Systems (ISS) is the first course required for the ISS Certificate. It includes an introduction to information security, the need for information security; risk assessment and management; network and system security, cryptography; and security maintenance. Hands-on exercises will be included.

Course Objectives for DA 107 - Upon completion, the student will be able to:

Understand key terms and critical concepts of information security, and the duties and responsibilities within an information technology department.
Identify threats and attacks to information security.
Assess security risks and determine, access control, and other tools used for information security.
identify intrusion detection, access control and, other tools used for information security.
Describe basic principles of cryptography.
List and explain major protocols of secure communication.

Course Description for DA 200 - Computer and Network Security
Pre-requisite: DA 107 Introduction to Information Systems Security

This course provides an overview of the setup and use of firewalls. Securing e-mail servers will be discussed. Also, approaches for detecting and responding to buffer attacks will be discussed and demonstrated. Viruses, operating systems security holes, along with impersonation, spoofing and wireless security flaws will be discussed

Course Objectives for DA 200 - Upon completion, the student will be able to:

Describe and understand what a firewall is.
Describe intrusion detection software and what it is used for..
Identify various encryption/decryption concepts.
Discuss various methodologies relating to e-mail security.
Analyze network security with regard to firewalls, tripwires, intrusion detection.
Have an understanding of approaches for detecting and responding to buffer attacks. .
Have a working knowledge of operating system security holes, and all application vulnerabilities.
Identify and correct wireless security flaws.

"This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under the Grant No. 0402388."